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However this is not just any old saddle-pad. It has been expertly designed to gently increase blood flow to the muscle groups along the back – assisting warm up, improving flexibility and helping to prevent injury.

Using the same award-winning Far InfraRed (FIR) technology as the Protechmasta rug and poll guard, this saddle-pad boasts a special ceramic powder which is blended with the yarns, providing long-lasting properties that will not wash out.

Greater flexibility and suppleness of connective tissue to prevent injury.

Detoxification and reduction of lactic acid to relieve fatigued muscles.

Decrease of joint stiffness, pain and muscle spasms.

Improved recovery rates for muscle restoration and repair.

When in the saddle, whether it be for two or four hours, relieving pressure on your horse’s back should be of key consideration. From the first touch, this saddle-pad felt like something I would be happy to wear on my own back. Packing 300g of fill, it is generously thick – but not too thick that it makes doing up the girth difficult, which is especially important when your horse is carrying a little extra around his waistline!

It is also very wicking and breathable, keeping the horse comfortable during a longer ride. When it came to un-tacking, apart from the standard grease and hair I found the saddle-pad to be virtually dry, which was a welcome surprise considering the ride lasted nearly two hours, and Ollie’s “winter woollies” are growing quicker by the day.

The Protechmasta saddle-pad has been expertly designed by Masta to gently increase blood flow to the muscle groups along the back

Another benefit which I noted, as a rider of a wider horse which can result in saddle slippage, was that the saddle-pad helped to keep me firmly place for the duration of the ride. This was much to Ollie’s delight, as it meant I wasn’t constantly shifting my weight or wriggling around!

Available in four sizes, from pony to extra full, it can be used with any saddle. The saddle-pad comes in one colour option – a simple black with red trim – which I thought looked very smart and would also suit a wide variety of coat colours.

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It was a shame we didn’t meet any other riders during our hack, as judging by his constant pricked ears I reckon Ollie was keen to show off his stylish new saddle-pad! But he need not worry, as the Protechmasta will be top of the saddle-pad pile when tacking up in future.

The Protechmasta quilted saddle-pad retails at £45, or £31.50 for Harry Hall One Club members. For more information visit the website www.harryhall.com/masta